Teck Resources Ltd
Teck Resources's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Teck Resources completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Teck Resources has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Teck Resources's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Teck Resources amounted to 1,181,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Teck Resources increased by 21.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Teck Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Teck Resources's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Teck Resources were 863,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Teck Resources reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Teck Resources's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 71.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Teck Resources's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Teck Resources's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 611,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 318,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Teck Resources reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Teck Resources's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 51.43% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Teck Resources use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Teck Resources's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Teck Resources's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Teck Resources reported 3,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Teck Resources includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Teck Resources's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Teck Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 49.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 50.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Teck Resources reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Teck Resources's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 95.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Teck Resources's Scope 3 emissions increased by 36.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Teck Resources disclose?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Teck Resources's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Teck Resources's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,007,000 tCO₂e (29.62%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 684,000 tCO₂e (20.12%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 666,000 tCO₂e (19.59%)
Teck Resources's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Teck Resources’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Teck Resources reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 863,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,339 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 76.11 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Teck Resources's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Teck Resources's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Teck Resources reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 76.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 146.92, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Teck Resources rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Teck Resources ranked 5 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Teck Resources among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Teck Resources's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Teck Resources reported a total carbon footprint of 4,581,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32.28% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Teck Resources's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.84%.a